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3232Top 10 iPhone Apps for 2018https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-iphone-apps/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-iphone-apps/#respondTue, 13 Feb 2018 07:33:20 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=7009 Every year there are so many new apps in the marketplace it can be hard to figure which are the best ones to have because obviously, we can’t download them all. Of course, people’s opinions on which they like most varies from person to person. To make it quick and simple we’re going to […]

Every year there are so many new apps in the marketplace it can be hard to figure which are the best ones to have because obviously, we can’t download them all. Of course, people’s opinions on which they like most varies from person to person. To make it quick and simple we’re going to go through our list of the top 10 iPhone apps and why each one can benefit your life. If you are an Android user don’t worry we provided our Android list here.

You can explore the sky and what is out there by simply pointing your phone’s camera toward the sky and moving it around. The way space is presented to you is like no other app out there. The best part is that it uses Augmented Reality to project everything making it the most memorable stargazing experience. The app is only $2.99 so it’s not bad on the pocketbook.

This is a really great app for those who want to create and record their music. Beginners can learn the ins and outs of being a musician as it helps get you familiar with playing. Those who are advanced can actually connect this app to others and professionally record and arrange tracks. It really is the best of both worlds. Even better is it’s a free app.

This truly is an amazing fitness app. They have done an amazing job at not only tracking your individual fitness but making it fun and easy to get fit with your friends. Competing with friends for fitness makes it way more fun. Some apps are cumbersome when it comes to entering info in but Fitbit does a pretty good job at simplifying it. This app is also free to download.

This is a photo editing app, however, it is a little different. With this app, you can actually animate your images. Although there are other image editing apps, this one lets you take 1 single image (rather than having to use multiple images) and tap on the places you want to move and the places you don’t. It works best with scenic type photos but it is definitely something fun to bring to your photos. It will cost you $4.99 but if you want to step up your photo animation game, this will definitely help.

Emoji’s are everyone. We all love to use them, whether we admit it or not. I’m sure most go through the available emojis and say I wish there was one that had this type of expression. Well, now you can easily create your own with this app. It starts you off with a blank template and you can build whatever expressions you would like and save them. With the popularity of emojis there is no way we could leave this one out of the list. It is $1.99 which isn’t too bad considering you have more freedom in creating the expressions yourself. The best part is you can integrate with your keyboard.

Spotify is not a new app. Most people have been using it for years. The reason it is on this list is because it still tops the list for listening to music. There are many streaming services out there that are also popular, but this one still takes the cake. Its User Interface and User Experience really makes it easy to navigate and listen to the music you really want. It’s also free to download.

This is a somewhat newer dating app but is quickly becoming a favorite. There are so many dating apps, most of which is a picture and quick bio. This app also allows users to view a video so they can get an idea of who the person is rather than just basing it on looks. You are also only sent a fixed number of matches per day of people who have liked you. Men can’t reach out directly, they can only like someone, then the woman gets to choose and reaches out. It’s a free app so it’s definitely worth a try to see if you like it.

This is another app that has been on the market for quite some time. It ranks at the top for language apps. It’s sleek interface and ease of use when trying to learn a new language makes this our top choice. The only downfall is they are somewhat limited on the number languages they offer. However, they do an amazing job at teaching you the languages they do have so it makes up for it. It’s a free app which is great because learning a language can have a hefty price tag to it.

If you haven’t heard of this app, you are missing out. As far as photo editing apps go, this is definitely on top. There are numerous photo editors most of which are just ok. You can do some cool filters, frames, and collages, but Snapseed goes way beyond that. The amount of options you have for editing a photo is almost endless. You can remove almost any blemish, even people in the background of a photo. While many extensive photo apps cost you money, Snapseed doesn’t. It is definitely the superior free photo editing app.

This list really wouldn’t be complete without this giant. They have done a great job with their app making it very simple to watch what you want when you want. Their greatest feature is being able to download items to your mobile device so you can watch without the use of data or wi-fi. If you are on a plane or at a place where you can’t access data or wi-fi you can still watch what you have downloaded. Of course, you still have access to all your shows and movies to watch through data or wi-fi. Do note that the app is free but you need to sign up for a monthly subscription plan to access all the content. They do offer a free month trial first so you can check everything out.

There are many apps we love that aren’t on this list, but to list them all would take forever. These are the ones that will truly entertain and help your daily life in today’s world. Even though there are so many out there, we always want more. If you are interested in creating an app for your own contact the team at SDI to talk call us on 408.802.2885 or email team@sdi.la about your app development needs.

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-iphone-apps/feed/04 Ways Artificial Intelligence can Help your Website and Businesshttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/4-ways-artificial-intelligence-can-help-website-business/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/4-ways-artificial-intelligence-can-help-website-business/#respondTue, 06 Feb 2018 07:38:44 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=7000 You may not realize this, but all of us in some way have used or have associated with Artificial Intelligence. Sometimes it can be hard to tell such as; a phone call which sounds like a real person who is actually responding to what you say or even an online customer service portal that […]

You may not realize this, but all of us in some way have used or have associated with Artificial Intelligence. Sometimes it can be hard to tell such as; a phone call which sounds like a real person who is actually responding to what you say or even an online customer service portal that answers your questions. We may not be living in a world like the films iRobot or Ex Machina right now, but we are constantly moving forward with AI to a point where that could be a reality.

AI technology comes in handy for many different businesses, especially ones with a website. There are many ways and reasons to use AI to help better your online business no matter how big or small. Here are 4 ways you can use AI to help your business:

1. Customer Service

If you have a business where you need to provide customer service, either on the phone or through online chat, an artificial intelligence bot will definitely help save you time and money. It will definitely help answer any questions or concerns customers have.

A great one to use is Conversable especially because of its one of the most powerful tools to use. The big downfall is that it’s really only available to large corporate type companies. For those of you who aren’t large you can use tools like inbenta to give your customers the experience of talking with a real human.

2. Writing Blogs & Presentations

If you are like most you want to bring in a lot of customers and you probably know that having good content and blogging definitely helps SEO. Many times writing blogs and articles can be frustrating and paying someone to write them can be expensive. This also goes for creating documents and information for the people within your company. Being able to take your basic bullet point data and turning it into something meaningful is key.

There are multiple great AI writing tools out there but Quill is one that tops the list. This is tailored more towards the data to presentation aspect where you can give it some information and it will create the meaning behind it making it easier for you. Perfect for providing real info to employees and for big presentations.

For blogs Contentop is a great tool to help you with those articles you just can’t seem to write. All you really have to do here is pick the subject matter. You don’t even have to search or scour the internet for information because this AI tech will do it for you, saving you a lot of time and effort.

3. Sales

Everyone knows sales can be a very difficult job. In rare cases it’s easy, but for the most part, it’s a struggle to remember every detail about every product. Every business needs customers and to get those customers requires some form of selling. This particular AI isn’t something used directly on your website but can still help with providing the best information on your website for possible customers.

A great option to help your sales team is Nudge, which takes a large amount of data that is gathered all over the web to provide the most important sales points. A sales professional can easily use this to provide potential customers details that is exactly what they’re looking for.

4. E-Commerce

There are some pretty great AI tools for E-commerce websites. Many can be quite complicated to use so unless you understand coding it can be very frustrating. Your customers have a lot of options out there on the web. That can make it difficult for any business to seem better or different so a little understanding goes a long way.

To help you understand your customers and what they want you can check out Choice.ai. This is an amazing AI toolkit which automatically adjusts your website based on your specific customer’s likes. Between the widgets and user preferences, there are many things to be excited about when creating an amazing experience for your customers.

There may be many options for you out there but these are just a few top AI’s to help your business. Remember your online presence is very important and these tools can greatly help with your success. If you need more information about AI and website development for your business call us on 408.802.2885 or contact us at team@sdi.la

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/4-ways-artificial-intelligence-can-help-website-business/feed/0Top 10 Android Apps for 2018https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-android-apps-2018/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-android-apps-2018/#respondTue, 30 Jan 2018 06:55:37 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6982 Whether you are an iPhone or Android user, we all have gotten used to having apps on our phones to help with our daily needs and more. Sometimes you look and there are so many options out there, it’s hard to figure out which would work best for you. There are of course many […]

Whether you are an iPhone or Android user, we all have gotten used to having apps on our phones to help with our daily needs and more. Sometimes you look and there are so many options out there, it’s hard to figure out which would work best for you. There are of course many great apps that are really popular on both iOS and Android. You can look at the top iPhone apps list to find ones that are also great for Android.

Without further ado, here is our list of the Top 10 Android apps you should be using in 2018:

I know what you’re probably thinking, “A weather app, c’mon”. However, this particular one goes above and beyond the others and is free. It’s designed incredibly well to make it easy to see the forecast for over 10 weeks. It is a really simple, sleek design making it the best one to use.

The name really says it all. This app gives you the ability to take any part of your life and see how to make it easier. You can simply choose from a list of categories and then the app provides all the hacks that match that category. Within seconds you can learn all sorts of tips and tricks for life. This is a unique little app but it is definitely worth the free download.

You may have heard of this as it has been around a while but recently it became available on Android. Put your DJ skills to the test with this fun app that gives you a bunch of amazing features to edit and line up songs for a real DJ experience. There is definitely a learning curve so people who already have an idea how to DJ will really enjoy this most.

If you are into fitness and/or the outdoors this is an app you will really enjoy. The app will ask for a little information and then it will create a route for you to take out in nature. This app goes beyond just a simple mapping tool. It really lets you explore amazing places and even points out specific things you should check out. It truly is one of a kind and has so many great features for your adventures needs.

This is certainly a big gun in the world of technology. If you have Android chances are you are primarily using Google products for many things. It is perfect for storing all your docs, spreadsheets, pictures, slideshows, and much more. It really has everything you want for business and personal. There really is no other app like it.

Ok, this app is definitely one of the coolest and creepiest. This is a true AI app that seems to have a real personality. You basically just start chatting with the app, who then responds and starts asking you questions. After a little back and forth you can start having a real conversation and the app can actually discuss anything like a real person. It’s not perfect, but it’s it is free and certainly one of the cooler apps out there.

Casting to your tv has become normal nowadays. However, there is always some kind of issue with different devices, especially when trying to do it from the phone. Tubio makes it really easy to cast from your phone onto any device like chromecast and your smart tv. It’s a great option when you really want to cast from your phone without the hassle of trying to set something up and it not works.

This app tops our list for entertainment. Netflix is the giant of course, but what Rabbit does is give users the ability to watch something together no matter where people are at, and you can all chat together about what you are watching. It is definitely an entertainment app that also allows you to discuss in a quick and seamless way.

Pictures are “it” nowadays. Everyone wants to post their pictures in various places but only if it looks perfect. The editing tools on this app go beyond any others out there. You can remove unwanted people, get rid of a pimple on your face, fix to color, and much more. Because there are so many rich features it takes a bit to figure everything out, but once you do you will never stop using it.

This is the ultimate app to customize your phone. There are so many of these Android apps but this one has it all in 1. You can customize icons, apps that appear on screen, the app drawer, and many other items on your device. The animation tools are vast making it easier than ever to create a unique experience and way of launching apps and other items.

There are many mobile apps out there that we could add here, but these should help get your new year started off right. If you have an app idea you think could make the list of top apps then contact SDI, Call on 408.802.2885 or email team@sdi.la to get your app development started.

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/top-10-android-apps-2018/feed/0UI/UX and Why it is so Important for Your App or Websitehttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/uiux-important-app-website/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/uiux-important-app-website/#respondTue, 23 Jan 2018 06:42:51 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6970 We live in the digital age where people rely heavily on the internet, phones, computers, and gadgets to provide information in a quick and seamless way. How the user retrieves and views that information needs to be both stunning and enjoyable. Everything should have the right colors, shapes, and functions to provide a high-quality […]

We live in the digital age where people rely heavily on the internet, phones, computers, and gadgets to provide information in a quick and seamless way. How the user retrieves and views that information needs to be both stunning and enjoyable. Everything should have the right colors, shapes, and functions to provide a high-quality user experience. That idea is what we call the UI/UX.

What is UI/UX

You may have heard someone say UI or UX in a conversation about apps or websites. Now it has become pretty common to mention it so more and more are becoming familiar with the term. However, if you are still unsure or just have a basic idea of what it is, no problem, you will be an expert after reading this article.

UI stands for User Interface and UX stands for User Experience. Both relate to the design of a website and mobile app but in 2 different ways. UI refers to how it looks; what the user sees such as colors, shapes, and the placement of each function. Think of it as the visual aspect. UX refers to how the user actually uses the product. The functions and how they go about making their way from point A to point B in the easiest way possible. Think of this as the touch.

To better explain this, think about your car. When you look at your car you see the color, the shape, and all the little pieces that make it such as the wheels, rims, grill, etc. You chose that car partly because of how it looks and that is the UI of the car. Next, once you start up the car and actually start driving it, you see how comfortable or uncomfortable it is to turn the wheel, press the brake, and click buttons on the dash. The experience of driving the car is the UX.

User Experience

This should be the first thing you do when you decide to build your app or website. This pretty much defines the digital relationship your customers are going to have with your company. You have to think about every option the user has to get to their desired destination and then rethink how it can be simplified even more.

The more you focus on UX in the beginning of the project, the smother the development for your project will be. Whether you or someone else is developing your project, the most time should be spent on UX because that is what will give you your leads. When you hire app developers or a website development company make sure they know about both UI and UX as they should be well versed. You can speak with Rob at 408.802.2885 to go over UX needs for your project.

User Interface

This goes hand in hand with UX. You really can’t have one without the other. Well, you can, but you shouldn’t. When you decide your color theme, logo, and style of your app or website, it has to make sense and look amazing to your users. To truly know what the right design is, you must first think about who your users are. Once you determine that, then determining the design will be easier.

Each color and shape has an emotional tie to it so it is important to know what users will think when they see it. For example, if you choose the color red, people will think stop vs green which is go. For shapes, a square and a circle do have different meanings so choosing right shapes is just as important. Those are pretty straightforward but there are so many colors and shapes which elicits a different emotion. All of this should be taken into account before programming even starts.

Why is UI/UX Design so important?

Ask yourself why does a person like a particular app or website? Better yet, why do you like a particular app or website? More often than not the answer has to with how easy it is to use or how nice it looks. That, in the end, is the reason why they keep coming back and is what others use to build their product to become successful.

If you take your UI or UX seriously, it could at the very minimum double your web conversation rates (number of people who come to your website and turn into real leads/customers) and mobile app download/usage.

Remember that people’s attention spans have drastically decreased over the years. If we haven’t found what we want in a few seconds we exit that app or website to find what we are looking for somewhere else. Your UI/UX can make or break you.

If you want to learn more about UI/UX for a project you are thinking about contact us at team@sdi.la

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/uiux-important-app-website/feed/05 Points to Consider When Hiring App Developershttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/5-points-consider-hiring-app-developers/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/5-points-consider-hiring-app-developers/#respondTue, 16 Jan 2018 06:54:38 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6959 Over the years technology has grown significantly and with that the number of technology companies. It seems there is a company for everything. One of the biggest technological advances over the last decade has been mobile apps. It has done wonders to make our lives easier as well as access information quickly, easily, and […]

Over the years technology has grown significantly and with that the number of technology companies. It seems there is a company for everything. One of the biggest technological advances over the last decade has been mobile apps. It has done wonders to make our lives easier as well as access information quickly, easily, and from anywhere.

Despite the high number of apps out there, people are still coming up with amazing ideas and creating successful apps. Whether you have a flicker of an idea or know exactly what you want to create and how you want it created a good app development company can help you. Once you start your search for app developers you will notice that there are a lot of app development companies to choose from. It can be hard to determine which one is the right one for you.

To help you decide if the companies you are considering is the best, consider the following 5 things:

1. Meaningful Discussion and Details

When you call and discuss your project they should provide you meaningful feedback and give you creative ideas to help make it even better. They should also give you details on the whole process of getting it developed so you know exactly what is involved. If all you hear is yes yes and yes, please pay and we will get started, its best to consider a different company.

2. Examples of Their Work

They should be able to show you examples of their work. Great companies have worked on many projects and have plenty of examples to give you. If they don’t provide you anything or if what they provide looks like it was made in the 90’s then they are not the company you want to hire.

3. Creating a Lasting Relationship

The company should be able to stay with you not only through the app design and development process but afterward as well. Really great companies offer services after your app is launched such as maintenance and hosting. Even better is a company that can help you market your app to get you traction. If they are there just to develop and move on, they are not focused on what is best for you and building a relationship, they just care about the money. Let’s be honest, who wants to work with someone like that.

4. UI/UX Focused

The company you find should not only be able to do the above mentioned but be able to provide a high-quality design for your app. They should fully understand how important UI/UX is to an app and its success. With that their creative team should explain the steps in creating the design for your project so you know exactly how it will be created. Of course, you will have the final say for what design you want but the team should be able to create beautiful options for you and work with you to make the user experience amazing.

5. Don’t Focus of the Cheapest Cost

Lastly, and probably the most important to most is cost. You have to make sure the development company can be a trusted partner and not a company who will take your money and give you the runaround. Many shop around trying to find the best price, unfortunately when it comes to app development, the right price can come with strings attached. One of the following things usually occurs when you go for the cheapest you can find.

a. You pay the upfront cost (which is usually 50% of the total project cost). The company then tells you they start work and after some time you try to contact them and they don’t respond back. You end up wasting money and time thinking they will finish but they don’t. Even if the company is working on it, it’s usually not exactly what you asked them to create, the code is bad, and you end up having to find someone else to fix everything. In the end, it ends up costing you double the amount of money.

b. You get your project started and the company seems to be creating your app, they provide fairly regular updates but at some point, they come back to you with a bunch of reasons why they need more money. Unless you pay that additional amount they won’t work on your app anymore. Usually, at this point, they drag out the project more and ask for more money multiple times. This, in the end costs you way more than you would have with a reputable company.

Those are 2 of the biggest issues facing those who are trying to find an app development company. That is not to say you can’t find a decent company whose pricing is low but it is quite difficult, so take precaution. Although it can seem off-putting, you can find plenty of great development companies to complete your project the way you want with a decent price tag.

A good balance of price and quality is a company that has their management office in the US (or country with similar business standards) and has their development team in India (or country with similar low-cost developers). This will give you a median price range but with a company, you can trust. Keeping all these points in mind when speaking with app development companies will ensure you choose the one that is right for you. Call Rob LaPointe on 408.802.2885 or email team@sdi.la to find some of the best and most cost-effective App developers.

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/5-points-consider-hiring-app-developers/feed/0Is it Better to Build an App on Android or iOS First?https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/better-build-app-android-ios-first/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/better-build-app-android-ios-first/#respondTue, 09 Jan 2018 07:22:03 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6948 That moment after you come up with your brilliant app idea you must ask yourself – should I build on iOS, Android, or both. More often than not people lean towards developing for both platforms. Although that seems like the best choice because you are allowing everyone with any device to use the app, […]

That moment after you come up with your brilliant app idea you must ask yourself – should I build on iOS, Android, or both. More often than not people lean towards developing for both platforms. Although that seems like the best choice because you are allowing everyone with any device to use the app, it’s not that simple.

iOS

Let’s take a moment to review ios apps and their users. First, iOS is 1 operating system which means that when you build an app for iOS it will pretty much work and look the same for most because they are all Apple products running on the same system. Most will have the latest update and some may be on a previous version but for the most part, your app will provide a higher quality user experience for the majority of users.

Second, there is more pay to download apps because more Apple users tend to pay for apps than Android users do. That could be because iOS users tend to have a higher income than Android users. This is just an average and does not mean that high-income individuals don’t use Android because they definitely do.

The last thing to keep in mind is about Apple having stricter rules for app development. This can be a little tricky as the app has to follow their guidelines otherwise they will not approve it. Their list of rules is long and can seem overwhelming. So you have to be more conscious of this when creating your app.

Android

Now, we come to Android who dominates the global marketplace with about 2 billion devices where iOS is at about 1.3 billion. However, in the US they are a little more even. Developing an app for Android definitely gives you a bigger user base. Android also has fewer restrictions giving you more freedom to create what you want. The users of Android devices tend to prefer free apps as they don’t pay for apps as much as iOS users do. However, Android apps have more in-app banner ads for owners to earn revenue from.

Although Android has more users and less rules the biggest issue is the number of different devices and operating systems out there. There are over 1,300 different Android brands making thousands of different devices using different operating systems in the marketplace. When developing an app for Android it is much more difficult as it is almost impossible to create an app to cater to every device out there. That 2 billion shrinks quite a bit because the app will not work well or at all on some Android devices.

The user experience on these devices tends to be lower quality because each device is different. Android app developers tend to build for 1-3 of the top devices in the marketplace to give you the visibility in as many devices as possible. On these devices, the user experience is just as good as Apple. Most people do not build for more than a couple Android devices because it ends up being very expensive.

Both Platforms

To reach as many people as possible launching on both is obviously the way to go. Many don’t choose this route as it can be quite expensive. Both platforms tend to cost relatively the same to develop on. Of course, each app development company is different so it fluctuates slightly and some even offer discounts if you choose to develop on both rather than just one. Either way, it’s still not the most economical in the beginning stages.

Picking your Platform

Depending on your demographic or the type of app you want to create it is up to you which device you want to launch on first or if you want to do both. A good app development company like SDI can help with your decision and guide you on this. However, in general, the better platform to start with would be ios.

Why iOS? The reason is that iOS even with all their rules are easier to build on and a lot easier to determine issues. Trying to figure out issues on multiple devices on Android is much more difficult. Your app can easily be tested on a few devices but users have some many different types they will face issues due to various reasons such as brand, os, & screen size. For the most part, users are on the most recent operating system for Apple making it a lot easier to evaluate and fix bugs.

Beyond that, as mentioned there are higher income users with iOS and that includes influencers which can help gain your app traction. Unless you are building an app that is specific to Android only, such as being able to customize things in the OS, then build for Apple first.

Do let the strict Apple rules deter you because a good app development company knows them and will make sure your app gets approved.

If you are ready to get your app developed and need to talk to experts about the entire process you can contact SDI at 408.802.2885 or 408.621.8481

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/better-build-app-android-ios-first/feed/0How to Improve my Business Through AI and Machine Learninghttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/improve-business-ai-machine-learning/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/improve-business-ai-machine-learning/#respondMon, 23 Oct 2017 06:43:31 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6903 Running a business is hard work. The day starts with focus on expenses, expectations of orders, execution of responsibilities and oversight of employees. It’s easy to talk about the big picture and spectacular goals. But there is simply no time to work towards them. The economic climate, News – local and global, minor irritants, […]

Running a business is hard work. The day starts with focus on expenses, expectations of orders, execution of responsibilities and oversight of employees. It’s easy to talk about the big picture and spectacular goals. But there is simply no time to work towards them. The economic climate, News – local and global, minor irritants, major problems in the making, all take up our attention.

There is a solution though and it has the whole world excited about its possibilities. It’s also the only way forward – to survive, to profit and to grow. Its AI – Artificial Intelligence

When you’re looking to grow your business, a focus on cost alone takes attention away from finding quality work. But at the same time costs matter. It has to be a fixed cost, it has to be within budget and it has to give returns. Your business needs to be learned, understood and examined. New technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Cognitive engineering combine the best solutions to enhance productivity and increase profits.

Here are some ways in which AI can be implemented for your business and help drive growth and profits:

Sales – Specific analysis and patterns can be found in the leads from your past conversions. These can be surmised in easy statements for your Sales reps to make informed decisions as to how best to follow-up on new leads, what to present and how to close. This works great for Medical care, Book keeping, Pet products, Marketing businesses and is a prime example of CBR – Case based reasoning.

Customer needs – Using Forward Chaining, AI implementation can identify customer need patterns on your product or services For e.g Customers may prefer to have larger sizes or faster delivery. Customers in one location may prefer discounts over lots of different options. AI can help in identifying customer needs and your services or deliveries can be matched up to better address your customers needs. Think Flowershops, Handyman services, Investment services or manufacturers.

Personalization – AI can help you in serving the right products to different demographics and geographies. So you provide Green tea to a client who prefers Green Tea and Coffee to those who prefer Coffee. AI will also help you identify seasonal trends so that you can track and store inventory. This is especially helpful for perishables or short life products like in the food, beverage and grocery businesses. This is implemented using Associative memories

The best way to start, is to engage a company that specializes in implementing these processes for SMB – Small to medium sized businesses. This will involve software development. Go for the right skills, at the right price. You don’t want to end up with bad software, a delayed initiative, bugs or an expensive redo.

SDI has over 10 years of experience working with SMB’s and starts by examining your current processes, specifying technology needs, identifying solution stacks and researching industry experience specific to your business. This is done by hiring a Software solutions architect at a fixed cost ranging from $4000 to $5500. This expert will identify how Machine learning and AI can be used in your business leading to a blueprint plan.

The next step will involve hiring a dedicated programmer who works like your employee but in a different office and starts building specs or mods into your current business software or starts work on creating a new solution completely. Based on your business, budget and needs, the number of dedicated developers will vary. These costs can be phased in and tied to a projected ROI. Typically the whole process will run between $20000 – $40000 but the Returns typically are 5x within a year.

Engage software teams like those at SDI, who can bring deep experience and understanding to your business requirements. The goals of software development with AI should be closely aligned with your business goals

Also, emphasize more than normal on the security aspect of the software including the IP – Intellectual property being generated. This IP can lead to a Fortune down the road as it evolves into a big success. Seek technology experts like SDI with great culture and an innovative work environment. SDI had fostered its teams around innovation, communication and teamwork.

Many companies have programming resources available in-house, but this doesn’t lend to integrating AI and Deep learning into your processes an automatic decision. In fact, many choose to sub-contract the AI parts to SDI where teams of experienced programmers work on web and mobile solutions for small business. SDI also assists in rapid deployment and on the go deployment to assist with the business workload.

A plus for the outsourcing or mixed-sourcing of web and app development in AI is that you can tap into the skills which are missing from your current team. Most probably your business doesn’t really need someone full time in-house because it’s a fixed cost and limited in exposure. SDI has a team of over 200 programmers with different specializations. So the overall cost reduces considerably when you decide to hire a dedicated programmer or multiple programmers to work on implementing AI within your organization.

AI will assist your business work smarter by automatically surfacing customer insights, predicting outcomes and recommend the next best actions. AI can also automate routine tasks.

Contact us today on 4088022885 or 4086218481 to understand how AI – Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged for your business. You can also send an email to us at team@sdi.la and we will respond quickly.

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/improve-business-ai-machine-learning/feed/0How to Grow Your Business like Facebook & LendingTreehttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/grow-business-like-facebook-lendingtree/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/grow-business-like-facebook-lendingtree/#respondMon, 11 Sep 2017 07:11:06 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6879 Everybody wants their business or organization tо grow. We all want to gеt bigger – ѕеrvісе mоrе сuѕtоmеrѕ аnd make mоrе mоnеy. That’s the rеаѕоn wе are in business after аll, rіght? Sоmе small buѕіnеѕѕеѕ have еvеn more dеѕіrаblе traits – nо bоѕѕ, ability to set уоur own hours, work wіth thе people thаt […]

Everybody wants their business or organization tо grow. We all want to gеt bigger – ѕеrvісе mоrе сuѕtоmеrѕ аnd make mоrе mоnеy. That’s the rеаѕоn wе are in business after аll, rіght? Sоmе small buѕіnеѕѕеѕ have еvеn more dеѕіrаblе traits – nо bоѕѕ, ability to set уоur own hours, work wіth thе people thаt you want tо, аnd best of all, anytime yоu wаnt a rаіѕе, yоu саn just go out аnd work for it.

Facebook іѕ аnоthеr noticeable business that hаѕ еxреrіеnсеd rapid growth over the yеаrѕ. For the small percentage of people who don’t know, Mаrk Zuckerberg founded Facebook in 2004 when hе wаѕ a 19-yеаr-оld ѕtudеnt at Harvard. The соmраnу, whісh began аѕ a small ѕосіаl nеtwоrkіng рlаtfоrm for major unіvеrѕіtіеѕ, nоw has more thаn 2 bіllіоn mоnthly асtіvе uѕеrѕ wоrldwіdе. This hаѕ helped to bring thе world closer tоgеthеr.

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/grow-business-like-facebook-lendingtree/feed/0Should I Invest in a Startup or Start a Businesshttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/invest-startup-start-business/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/invest-startup-start-business/#respondFri, 18 Aug 2017 05:48:56 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6870 Validating your Investment Decisions A recent study of young people found that more than half of millennials planned to start a business in the next five years, but that entrepreneurial spirit can be a double-edged sword. For every business idea that succeeds spectacularly, there are dozens of others that fail to even get […]

Validating your Investment Decisions

A recent study of young people found that more than half of millennials planned to start a business in the next five years, but that entrepreneurial spirit can be a double-edged sword. For every business idea that succeeds spectacularly, there are dozens of others that fail to even get off the ground.

For every Amazon.com, there are dozens of Pets.com and eToys. For every amazingly successful restaurant, there are dozens of eateries that close their doors after less than a year in business. If you want to succeed in the increasingly competitive world of business, you need a solid partner at your side.

Those planning to start their own businesses should not let the statistics cited above stop them or derail their dreams. There are plenty of great business opportunities out there, perhaps more than ever before. If you have a dream worth pursuing and the desire to make it work, you can still succeed in a spectacular fashion.

The statistics cited above point out that validating your business idea has never been more critical. Whether you are investing your own life savings in your new startup idea or pursuing your first round of venture capital, you need to make sure your business idea is sound, and that the marketplace is really clamoring for what you are about to offer.

When it comes to starting a business, what you do not do often matters as much as what you do. Investing in a winning business idea can be the key to success, but not investing in a bad idea can save you a ton of money and years of heartache.

Pursuing a bad idea or dream that has no realistic chance of paying off, wastes not only your money but something even more precious – your time. Every month you spend pursuing a goal that was ill-conceived from the start is one more month you could have spent working on a truly great business idea.

In the modern business environment, it is not enough to think your idea is a great one. You need to know you have a solid business model before you proceed, and certainly before you sink your hard-earned money into the new startup. That is why it is so important for would-be entrepreneurs to validate their ideas through a professional company like SDI.

A professional firm like SDI can help those would-be startup owners and entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, providing valuable input and guidance through the critical early stages of the process. An independent evaluation is more important than ever before, and it is something no business owner can afford to go without. The experts at SDI can provide that independent evaluation, offering impartial help and guidance through every step of the process.

Just as importantly, SDI can help startup owners and entrepreneurs with all the materials they need to make their vision a reality. In order to succeed in the business world, the new entrepreneur needs the ability to nurture that vision from infancy to launch. Companies like SDI provide the critical infrastructure and guidance business owners need.

The right experience is a critical element of success in the business world. Whether you are developing the next killer smartphone app or creating a software program that will change the world, you need solid help and guidance.

At SDI, we specialize in helping modern business owners evaluate their ideas, conducting market research, helping them understand their customers and finding the best way to get the job done. Even more importantly, the experts at SDI can shield entrepreneurs and would-be business owners from making the wrong decisions.

Part of our evaluation process is taking an impartial look at the idea in question, assessing how it would work – and what could go wrong along the way to avoid any costly investment mistakes. If you want proof, you need to look no further than the string of bankruptcies and bad ideas that emerged from the dot-com bubble and subsequent collapse.

Entrepreneurs are a special breed, and they have a unique way of looking at the world. Where ordinary workers see small problems and equally small solutions, those with an entrepreneurial mindset see the world in a much larger context.

That entrepreneurial mentality can be both a blessing and a curse, and sorting out one from the other is what the experts at SDI do best. If you have a great idea, we can help you flesh it out, evaluating its merits and helping you make the right decision. We understand the challenges of the business world, and we know that success depends on a robust platform and great technology as much as on a winning idea.

Contact one of our amazing business specialists today at +1.408.802.2885 / +1.408.621.8481

]]>https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/invest-startup-start-business/feed/0Technology Solutions for Agriculturehttps://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/technology-solutions-agriculture/
https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/technology-solutions-agriculture/#respondSat, 12 Aug 2017 05:55:07 +0000https://softwaredevelopersindia.com/blog/?p=6862 The world of farming has changed enormously over the last hundred years. As the agricultural revolution gave rise to the industrial revolution, few were able to foresee just how wide ranging the changes would be, or how they would change the face of farming in the 21st century and beyond. These days, farmers […]

The world of farming has changed enormously over the last hundred years. As the agricultural revolution gave rise to the industrial revolution, few were able to foresee just how wide ranging the changes would be, or how they would change the face of farming in the 21st century and beyond.

These days, farmers are more productive than ever before, feeding far more people per acre than their parents and grandparents did just a generation ago. That increased productivity has been great for the world and its food supply, and for the men and women who transform raw seeds into the staples that fill our dinner tables.

Technology has changed the face of agriculture in countless ways, and modern farmers rely on technology to plant their crops, weed their fields, and harvest the results of their hard work. Here are some of the best companies that are changing the world of agriculture, bringing new technology and greater productivity to farmers around the world.

Spoiler Alert

Modern farmers are so productive that they produce enough nutritious food to feed the world, but getting that food to the people who need it is another story. Spoiler Alert seeks to tackle the problems of wasted food and spoilage head on, changing the way food is handled and giving hope to hungry people all over the world.

Based in Boston, Spoiler Alert is a venture-based tech startup, one that helps the largest food-based businesses in the world manage their unsold inventory in a more effective manner. Spoiler Alert has a web-based platform that lets those businesses track and analyze their products, as well as an online marketplace where food donations and discount sales are handled.

MoringaConnect

MoringaConnect is another technology that is changing the world primarily for small farmers who make up the backbone of the world’s agriculture. This vertically-integrated supply chain management system is already serving more than 2,500 small farm families throughout the country of Ghana.

In their short time in the market, MoringaConnect has already planted more than 300,000 moringa trees, giving rural farmers the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and deprivation. The advances MoringaConnect has made increased the income of these small family farmers tenfold, giving these vital food producers a new lease on life. By helping the crops around it grow better, the moringa trees enhance productivity in this arid land, raising the hopes of impoverished farmers around the world.

The Jackfruit Company

The Jackfruit Company takes a unique approach to agricultural technology. The mission of this forward-looking company is the transformation of healthy eating, the protection of farmers and their livelihoods, and the reduction of the ecological footprint humans are leaving on the earth.

That may seem like a bold agenda, but The Jackfruit Company is already making it happen. Founded as Global Village Fruit in 2011, this highly effective agricultural startup seeks to raise awareness of the humble jackfruit, a food that has often been underutilized in global agriculture. By reducing waste of this precious resource, The Jackfruit Company aims to serve the needs of farmers, consumers and the planet, something the startup has already begun to accomplish.

Grubby Farms

The mission of Grubby Farms is nothing short of the creation of a better world. This dedication to a better world extends beyond the human population to the animals that share our planet.

In order to achieve those lofty goals, Grubby Farms is helping to close the loop in the world of agriculture, up cycling food waste to produce a healthy, sustainable and ecologically friendly source of protein for our animal cousins. As the name implies, Grubby Farms plans to do this through the intelligent use of insects, an underutilized food source in many parts of the developed and developing the world.

Up Top Acres

The goal of Up Top Acres is to make efficient use of space that has heretofore been wasted, namely the space above our heads. By utilizing previously empty rooftops around the Washington, D.C. area and converting them into productive farmlands, Up Top Acres seeks to change the face of urban agriculture, one building at a time.

Up Top Acres has already established a network of rooftop farms throughout the entire metro area, giving ordinary citizens the chance to grow their own food, reducing food waste and teaching local residents new skills. The move toward urban farming has been going on for some time, but Up Top Acres seeks to take the revolution to the next level.

Hungry Harvest

You may have seen Hungry Harvest on Shark Tank, but their impact stretches far beyond the world of network TV. The mission of Hungry Harvest is to bring healthy nutritious food to the people who need it most.

The folks behind Hungry Harvest strongly believe that great food is a right, not a privilege for those who can afford it. To further that mission, Hungry Harvest empowers a family in need with every delivery, putting healthy food within reach for a whole new population. The startup has already delivered more than 3,000,000 pounds of food, given those in need access to more than 50,000 pounds of low-cost produce and donated more than 500,000 pounds of food to the families who need it most.

Edenworks

The goal of Edenworks is to provide a healthy supply of fresh delicious food – in the form of both leafy greens and fish. That may not be unusual, but the venue for this operation certainly is.

By growing healthy delicious leafy greens and protein-packed fish inside our cities, Edenworks aims to change the face of urban agriculture. This urban farming operation takes advantage of a symbiotic and mutually beneficial relationship – the leafy green vegetables are nurtured by the manure the fish produce, while the vegetables filter the water that provides a healthy home for those very same fish.

These are just a few examples of how technology is changing the face of agriculture and improving the lives of farmers around the world. If you have your own great idea for the future of farming and agriculture, SDI can help you turn that dream into a reality. Our experts can analyze your idea, make recommendations for improvements and help you start a business that could truly change the agricultural world.